Mac G4 CD Drive Problem

In the past ive had no trouble inserting a blank cd and having it show up on my desktop so i can copy something onto it. Today I tried to do just that but the blank cd didnt load at all.

I tried using numerous other blank ones butI got the same result. What makes it even more frustrating is the fact that Im having no problem loading any other kind of cds. I tried restarting the computer a few times as suggested but that didnt work.

Generally, you will get better quality responses if you list specifics

What OS are you using - version and update version?
What machine?
What type of CD burner - stock or aftermarket?
Have you recently --- installed software / updated your OS / had a system crash / "cleaned up" your System / had a chum mess around with your system / been kidnapped by extraterrestrials?
Are you sure the CD(s) in question is (are) blank?
Does your CD burner successfully read burned CD-Rs as well as commercial CDs?
Have you already repaired permissions (OSX - Disk Utility) or rebuilt the Desktop (OS9)?

Make sure that the appropriate extensions are enables in your System - go to Extensions Manager and turn on CD and burning related extensions if they are off, and reboot. Rebuild the Desktop while you are at it.

It iis likely not cost effective to take it in for repair, as you can buy a new internal DVD burner for around US$100 which will come with burning software.

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